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The Army & Air Force Exchange Service broke ground on a new cell tower at Fort Bliss, part of a significant Quality-of-Life improvement for Soldiers, their families, personnel and visitors.

‘It’s Better at Bliss’: Army & Air Force Exchange Service Breaks Ground on New Cell Tower

By Travis Day / February 15, 2024 /

FORT BLISS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service broke ground on a new cell tower at Fort Bliss, part of a significant Quality-of-Life improvement for Soldiers, their families, personnel and visitors at the U.S. Army installation. The Exchange and military community celebrated the project at a groundbreaking Feb. 14. The tower, next to…

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Col. Taona Enriquez, left, commander, 66th Air Base Group, and Chief Master Sgt. Charles Desaulniers, right, acting command chief, 66th Air Base Group, joined Hanscom Exchange General Manager Dale Killip in presenting the prizes to Fiona and Hazel Somarriba during a presentation at the BX on Feb. 10.

Three Top-Class Students Win $4,000 in Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s You Made the Grade Sweepstakes

By Zach Wright / February 14, 2024 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service celebrated the academic excellence of three top-class school students with its biannual You Made the Grade sweepstakes. Fort Leavenworth sixth grader Jane Thomas, daughter of Maj. Andrew Thomas, won first place, taking home a $2,000 Exchange gift card. Homeschooled sisters, sixth grader Fiona Somarriba and first…

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Sibling Rivalry Heats Up as Hanscom Exchange Rewards Sisters in Worldwide Sweepstakes For Academic Excellence.

Sibling Rivalry Heats Up as Hanscom Exchange Rewards Sisters in Worldwide Sweepstakes For Academic Excellence

By Zach Wright / February 12, 2024 /

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE – Studying hard yielded great results for two sisters who took second and third place in the Exchange’s worldwide You Made the Grade sweepstakes—the first time in the program’s 23-year history siblings won in the same drawing. “I thought it was a joke,” said sixth grader Fiona Somarriba, who took second…

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Shoppers worldwide can enter for a chance at nearly $28,000 in prizes in the Make it REIGN at the Exchange Sweepstakes.

Army & Air Force Exchange Service Shoppers Can Win $27,500 in Make it REIGN at the Exchange Sweepstakes

By Travis Day / February 7, 2024 /

DALLAS – Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers worldwide can enter for a chance at nearly $28,000 in prizes in the Make it REIGN at the Exchange Sweepstakes. Through March 31, authorized shoppers can enter by completing the official entry form at ShopMyExchange.com/sweepstakes. One grand-prize winner will receive a $5,000 Exchange gift card. Fifty…

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Land of Bad free advance movie screening

Army & Air Force Exchange Service, The Avenue Entertainment Bring Free Advance Screening of ‘Land of Bad’ to Reel Time Theaters

By Travis Day / February 6, 2024 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service and The Avenue Entertainment are bringing a complimentary advance screening of the action film “Land of Bad” to all Reel Time Theaters worldwide on Feb. 10. The screenings will take nearly a week in advance of the Feb. 16 national theatrical release. “The Exchange is honored…

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Valentine's Day gift guide at the Exchange

Exchange Helps Cupid Hit the Mark this Valentine’s Day

By TSgt. Eli Smith / February 5, 2024 /

DALLAS – Military shoppers can find that special gift for their special someone in the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s Valentine’s Day gift guide. The guide is available now, featuring jewelry, watches, fragrances, handbags, sleepwear, gift baskets, flowers, candy and more, can be found at ShopMyExchange.com under “Weekly Ad” at the top of the page…

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Main Exchange Store Front

Military Shoppers’ Dollars Go Further with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service

By Travis Day / January 30, 2024 /

DALLAS – As concerns about inflation and costs of living remain top of mind for consumers in the new year, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service provides exceptional value to military communities around the world with everyday tax-free savings and military-exclusive pricing. Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians, their families, retirees and all other authorized shoppers can…

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MILITARY STAR Cardmembers Earn Double Points on Fuel-Up Fridays in February

By Marisa Conner / January 29, 2024 /

DALLAS – MILITARY STAR® cardmembers can enjoy something extra sweet every Friday in February: double points on all Express purchases. Each Friday during the month, Express shoppers who use their MILITARY STAR card at any Army & Air Force Exchange Service Express will receive four points per $1 spent instead of the usual two points.…

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She Made the Grade! Fort Leavenworth Sixth-Grader Scores $2,000 Exchange Gift Card for Academic Excellence

By Keiana Holleman / January 26, 2024 /

FORT LEAVENWORTH – Hard work and good grades have paid off for a Fort Leavenworth sixth-grader—to the tune of $2,000, presented by the Army & Air Force Exchange Service. Jane Thomas, a 12-year-old who attends Patton Junior High School in Fort Leavenworth, took home the first-place prize in the Exchange’s worldwide You Made the Grade…

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From No Electricity to Three Stars: A Q&A With Lt. Gen. Arthur Gregg

By Robert Philpot / January 25, 2024 /

DALLAS – On April 27, Fort Lee was renamed Fort Gregg-Adams, in honor of Lt. Gen. Arthur J. Gregg and Lt. Col. Charity Adams, two barrier-breaking Black Army officers who excelled in sustainment operations. For Gregg, it was meaningful recognition that brought his professional journey full circle: As a young officer, he served at the…

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